Did you know that the Granny's House neighborhood has radically changed over the past year? With Columbia's influx of refugees (mostly from Africa), we have the privilege and challenge of sharing Christ's love with children from Somalia, Rwanda, Burundi, and The Congo. One thing is certain: kids, regardless of their language and ethnic background, are “love sponges!” God's love does, indeed, provide a universal language!
“Aunge” giggles as we repeat after her: “Nee-She-Me-Eh, Koo-Baa-Men-Yeh” (“Nice to meet you”) so that we can properly greet her grandma when she arrives for a visit from Rwanda. “Adru” dramatizes her African teacher's response to one of her unfinished school assignments while still living in Somalia; “Rokay” loves to show off his dance moves, even while listening to the Chinese music he hears on the Shanghai Circus DVD. It didn't take us long to discover that they all love popsicles!
As we endeavor to flesh out the gospel to our new international friends, our hearts cry out for effective and creative ways to fulfill the Lords prayer: “…let you kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.” We covet your prayers for wisdom and grace as we make Christ known among the nations that have gathered at our doorstep.
“…red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight.”
Just about everyone has sung this song at least once in their lifetime and at Granny's House, we get to see and experience the reality of this beautiful mosaic.
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